Fact of the Day

June 22, 2009

The voting age in Iran is 18. Source: CIA World Factbook

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June 21, 2009

The literacy rate in Iran is estimated at 77 percent (83.5 percent for men and 70.4 percent for women). Source: CIA World Factbook

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June 20, 2009

The word "solstice" comes from Latin and means "sun stands still." Source: National Geographic

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June 19, 2009

Prior to 1935, Iran was known as Persia. Source: CIA World Factbook

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June 18, 2009

With a population estimated at 66.4 million, Iran is the 20th largest nation on earth. Source: CIA World Factbook

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June 17, 2009

The average commuting time for New Jersey residents is 30 minutes. Source: Census Bureau

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June 16, 2009

Males were four times more likely than females to die from unintentionally drowning in 2005 in the U.S. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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June 15, 2009

In 2005, almost 30 percent of children age 1 to 4 years old who died, died from drowning. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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June 14, 2009

In 2005, there were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the U.S.; that’s an average of 10 deaths per day. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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June 14, 2009

In 2005, there were 3,582 fatal unintentional drownings in the U.S.; that’s an average of 10 deaths per day. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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